by Ray | Oct 16, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and it belongs to the same plant family ad cabbage, kale, broccoli, and collards. Its compact head is called a curd and is composed of undeveloped flower buds. When raw, its texture is a bit spongy yet firm. It has a faintly...
by Ray | Oct 11, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight, Mediterranean Food
Native to the western Asian and eastern Mediterranean region, lettuce has been in the diet of humanity even before the time of Christ. In ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to at least 4500 BC, there are depictions of lettuce cultivation. The lettuce was also held...
by Ray | Oct 4, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight
The Mediterranean diet calls for the consumption of various kinds of vegetables in large servings. Almost all Mediterranean diet recipes include vegetables. One of the vegetables called for by many Mediterranean diet recipes is bell peppers. Aside from adding a...
by Ray | Sep 29, 2010 | Mediterranean Diet Information
Shiitake mushrooms originated from Asia and have a prominent place in Asian medical traditions as it is considered a symbol of longevity. This is because of their therapeutic value and the various health benefits that one can have from shiitake mushrooms. Aside from...
by Ray | Sep 18, 2010 | Food in the Spotlight
Through the years, Mediterranean food has been popular and millions of people had been following the diet regimen for decades. Achieving good health is more likely with the Mediterranean cuisine mainly because it promotes eating healthy plant foods like grains and...
